DJJ Staff Nurse - Macon, GA 40 hrs/week

Georgia Institute of Technology

$82K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed RN in Georgia
  • Minimum 1 year clinical experience
  • Strong organizational and decision-making skills
  • Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act
  • BCLS Certification from recognized program
  • Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical tasks
  • Background clearance from Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

Responsibilities

  • Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Guide patient teaching and nursing activities
  • Create a customer-friendly environment
  • Provide superior service to youth and facility staff
  • Work with ancillary personnel under lead nurse direction
  • Adhere to confidentiality and safety protocols
  • Ensure compliance with nursing standards and policies

Benefits

  • 41 paid days off annually
  • Work in a tobacco-free environment
  • Partake in a mission-driven organization focused on youth rehabilitation
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in a patient-and family-centered culture
Full Job Description
Full Time - 40 hours per week Base rate of $39.50 per hour 41 paid days off per year Location Macon YDC (Located in Bibb County) 4160 Riggins Mill Road College/Department Information Our mission in the Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services is to transform young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities. Each youth will receive appropriate, individualized care to improve their health knowledge and their potential for wellness. Responsibilities Duties to include but are not limited to: Under the general direction of the Lead Nurse - responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Guides patient teaching, nursing activities, and ancillary personnel. Also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our youth, facility staff, family, and outside vendors. Required Qualifications Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia. 1 year of previous experience in a clinical setting. Good organizational and decision-making skills; good physical and mental health; able to work under pressure; must relate well to patients, security staff, visitors, and co-workers. Functions within the Georgia Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act. Must have current Health Care Provider BCLS Certification, obtained through American Heart or Red Cross Program. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Normal bending, reaching, stooping. Standing and sitting for long periods of time. Must be able to move quickly in cases of emergency (within 4 minutes). Normal levels of hearing and seeing, if necessary, with corrective appliances. Must be able to perform BCLS. Security Clearance by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Shift/Salary/Benefits Shifts may vary and depend upon the availability of each site. Visit our Benefits Link for detailed information: Benefits & Data Management (augusta.edu) Conditions of Employment All candidates are to complete and successfully pass Pre-Employment requirements. This includes a Criminal History Record Release (and when applicable, a Physical Examination and Drug Screen). All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited. How To Apply Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality Detail-oriented Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases Conditions of Employment All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond. This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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